With a sudden gain in weight fine lines are formed on the body and these lines are called stretch marks. During puberty it is the normal thing that happens in many girls and boys. In the medical term it is known as striae gravidarum.
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SkinCare.pk: Skin Care Tips
Following articles are available.Natural Remedies for Stretch Marks
May 12th, 2010
Herbal Remedies for Skin Whitening
May 10th, 2010
Home Remedies for Skin Whitening
Remove Scars through Herbal Ways
May 10th, 2010
Scars are the fibrous tissue formed on the skin in order to repair broken tissue. When there is an injury, the skin produces more cells in order to re-grow the punctured skin. This tissue is known as a scar.
A scar is easily visible because the cells that go in making up the scar are of lesser quality than the original cells. For example, the scars on the skin are not able to grow any hair since they have no hair follicles. Also they are lesser-resistant to UV radiation.
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Quick Herbal Tips for Beautiful and Glowing Skin
May 6th, 2010
Skin Cleanser:
Found in your own kitchen is a simple, chemical free cleanser good unboiled milk. All you need to do is dip a piece of cotton wool in milk and wipe your face with it. It also cleans unseen dirt and goes down into your pores. Another fine cleanser is almond oil, especially effective in protecting the delicate skin under the eyes.
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22 Herbal Tips for Skin Care!!
May 6th, 2010
1) Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day.
2) Cut some beet root into small pieces and grind them.
Squeeze juice from beet root and massage to your face for 5 minutes. Shower after 10 minutes with mild soap or gram flour.
3) Mix sandalwood powder with rose water and add 4 to 5 drops of milk in it and apply on to your face and body. Shower after 15 minutes with warm water.
4) Mix honey in water and drink daily in the morning to keep your skin shiny and smooth.
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Community tips: How I cured my acne and scars
May 5th, 2010This tip has been sent by “Ocean Child”.
I had acne on my face and lots of scars too. Ever since, I started taking proper care of my skin, my skin started getting better. I do the following:
1. Regular cleansing i.e 2 times a day and then apply Aloevera gel (pure and fresh from the plant).
2. Apply rose water: I do it in the afternoon and at night before going to bed. By the way, whenever you apply aloe vera, do apply rose water soon after.
Home Made Dry Skin Lotions
May 5th, 2010
Home Made Dry Skin Lotions, Creams, Facials, Masks
- Mix equal quantities of glycerin and rose water. Store this excellent dry skin lotion in a clean bottle and apply it on dry facial skin or skin of hands and feet whenever required. It is best to be applied after having bath for those who suffer from excessive dry skin. Always shake the bottle before use as glycerin settles down at the bottom of bottle (Mix lemon juice to this mixture if you have a mixed type of skin having combination of oily and dry skin).
Look Beautiful, the Natural Way
May 5th, 2010
Our skin faces a constant barrage of chemicals everyday from pollution to harsh chemically formulated products that strip the skin of its natural balance. These simple Ayurvedic home remedies help you to attain a clear, healthy and glowing complexion. Ayurveda mentions many simple natural ways to maintain a healthy and glowing skin. Using these natural ways, one can stay beautiful for a longer period without having to suffer the side effects of the chemicals.
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Community tips: how I cured my acne and made my skin smoother?
May 1st, 2010We are starting a series of articles from our users that will be published both on our website and our bi-lingual monthly magazine. These will contain actual tips that worked for our users. To submit your tips, simply send them to specialist@skincare.pk in English or Urdu.
So here is the first one from Sarah in Lahore.
Problems: Acne and dull skin.
What didn’t work: I was using Persa gel that contained 10% benzoyl peroxide and I was using a moisturizing face wash. It didn’t work and my acne only got worst.
Skin Care in Summer
April 26th, 2010Here are some tips to remember when going out for the day:
- Try to keep out of the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are strongest. Tanning is overrated, anyway. But you do need some sun to process vitamin D, which helps keep skin smooth and moist.
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